Here is my challenge. Name one ethical statement made, or one ethical action performed, by a believer that could not have been uttered or done by a nonbeliever. And here is my second challenge. Can any reader think of a wicked statement made, or an evil action performed, precisely because of religious faith? The second question is easy to answer, is it not? The first - I have been asking it for some time - awaits a convincing reply. By what right, then, do the faithful assume this irritating mantle of righteousness? They have as much to apologize for as to explain.

The amazing fact is that America is founded on a document. It's a work in progress. It can be tested by each generation.

I've been to Uganda and to North Korea and to Eritrea, countless horror spots around the world.

What is it you most dislike? Stupidity, especially in its nastiest forms of racism and superstition.

I'm dying, but so are you

Those who are determined to be 'offended' will discover a provocation somewhere. We cannot possibly adjust enough to please the fanatics, and it is degrading to make the attempt.

She's got no charisma of any kind [but] I can imagine her being mildly useful to a low-rank porn director.